lowly
[ loh-lee ]
/ ˈloʊ li /
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adjective, low·li·er, low·li·est.
adverb
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low·li·ly, adverblow·li·ness, nounun·low·ly, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH lowly
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British Dictionary definitions for lowly
lowly
/ (ˈləʊlɪ) rare /
adjective -lier or -liest
humble or low in position, rank, status, etc
full of humility; meek
simple, unpretentious, or plain
adverb
in a low or lowly manner
Derived forms of lowly
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